Liverpool FC 2 Sevilla 2: Recap and reaction

Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Liverpool FC and Sevilla at Anfield on September 13, 2017 (Image: Getty Images Europe)

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It's back! The music, the balls, the MasterCard and Amstel logos!

It's been nearly three years since Anfield hosted a Champions League group game. That night ended in disappointment, but we're rather more optimistic about this one.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool welcome Sevilla of La Liga for their opening Group E clash. Revenge in the air, following the 2016 Europa League final?

Our usual team will be in place at the ground. James Pearce and Andy Kelly are joined by Kristian Walsh and Ian Doyle, while back at HQ we have Neil Jones and Dave Prentice keeping an eye on all the big talking points and sweeping up all the reaction.

And before the main event, we'll also have updates from the U19s UEFA Youth League opener against Sevilla, that's a 5pm kick off over at Prenton Park, Tranmere.

It promises to be a cracking night, and we'll be there every step of the way!

Berizzo - why I got sent off

Analysis - Defence bad, attack good

“This has been a tale of redemption for the 25-year-old. Having only remained at Anfield because Napoli’s offer did not meet their £15million asking price, Jurgen Klopp caused much consternation when announcing during pre-season that he was to stay, and furthermore be an option at left back.

“But he is there on merit, and this was the game to prove that. He was magnificent, the proverbial point to prove being done so in an all-action display.

From kick off, he gallivanted down the left, offering an option as Sadio Mane moved in-field. Indeed, as brilliant as the Senegalese winger has been, he is indebted to Moreno for his efforts behind him.

It was the Spanish full back who laid on the equaliser for Roberto Firmino, exchanging quick passes with Jordan Henderson. He also stung the palms of Sergio Rico on the stroke of half time, just reward for his endeavour going forward.

“Defensively, he looked solid enough, and even successfully tread the tightrope of a yellow card – something his team-mate, Joe Gomez, failed to do.

“Neither goal was his fault, and he deserved to be on the winning side.”